I'm a KD since the mid-80's. I wouldn't say they are lying. Cambria wants to maintain more control over their tops by doing their own fabricating. That is not necessarily a bad thing...witha all the fly by night fabbers out there. However, I have a great fabricator and would rather HE do it for me. I does take a bit longer sometimes and there is issues with my customers previewing slabs (yes, some people still want to pre-view quartz). Fabricators probably do make a little less on Cambria since they are really only doing the templates and installations....but not the sales people...at least in my area. Cambria has been shuffled around to several different fabricators in my area over the years....so yes, I think there is some truth to fabricators having issues with Cambria. There is also probably some truth to the warranty issues. Cambria has 'pooling' issues with several colors. Many people do not like this effect.

Our floors are Provenza Heirloom Collection in London. I love how they look but am less sure how they're going to wear. Already have a few scratches. The knotty, grain-y look is very forgiving but I'm annoyed that it scratches easily. Thanks for the compliments!

Bump...Does anyone have a picture of Caesarstone Calcatta Nuvo installed in their kitchen? When I google for pictures or even look at Caesarstone's website, the veining seems to vary significantly - from slight to large and dramatic. I haven't seen a slab in person yet.

I am trying to decide between MSI Alabaster White vs Caesarstone Frosty Carrina. I love the look of both equally but MSI is much cheaper. Anyone have any experience with MSI as far as quality and longevity? Any contractors on here that could weigh in?